Introduction to the Special Issue: Behavioral Interventions to Enhance Academic Outcomes. (January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lang, Russell; Rispoli, Mandy
• Other Names: Lang Russell guest-editor.; Rispoli Mandy guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Behavior modification. Volume 39:Number 1(2015:Jan.)
• Page Start: 3
• Page End: 7
• Publication Date: 2015-01
• Subjects: academics -- behavioral intervention -- special issue -- reading -- mathematics; Behavior modification -- Periodicals; Behavior therapy -- Periodicals; 153.85
• DOI: 10.1177/0145445515568928
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0145-4455

Abstract

The purpose of Behavior Modification' s special issue on academics is to feature a collection of studies involving behavioral interventions designed to improve academic outcomes. Studies published in this special issue address a variety of academic subjects (e.g., reading, science, social studies) for students with learning, emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities. A total of three rigorous literature reviews and six well-designed intervention studies are presented. The studies included in the special issue clearly illustrate the potential benefit of behavioral interventions designed to improve academic performance and related behaviors (e.g., task engagement, school readiness).